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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 39m

My Japanese instructor made a page for our lessons and made this the header: we haven’t even discussed TokiMemo?!? she just gets me!

Victor’s Japanese with Miki
A screenshot of Shiori Fujisaki from Tokimeki Memorial

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PC-98 Bot @pc98bot.gang-fight.com · 2h

Dōkyūsei // Elf // PC-98

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Samantha Ferreira Is Back On Her Book Bullshit @sam-animeherald.northsky.social · 7h

Get the gang back together - get Oji Hiroi, Satoru Akahori, Kohei Tanaka, and Hidenori Matsubara to bring this to reality with the Valkyria Chronicles team. (Fujishima-sensei not needed)

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 10h

What will be our Wii 20th Anniversary gameclub game? - The Last Story - Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon - Pandora's Tower - Arc Rise Fantasia Join the patreon at any level to vote! $10-or-more gets access to our deep-dive Pantheon episode in December! www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

Axe of the Blood God Pantheon Game Club Poll:
- The Last Story
- Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
- Pandora's Tower
- Arc Rise Fantasia

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⚡Xe⚡ @xeznaff.bsky.social · 11h

The previously announced changes to the FFXI Free Trial are now live! As of today, September 30, the 14-day time limit has been removed, and the character level cap has been raised from Level 50 to Level 75. Previously expired trial accounts can be used again too! www.xeznaff.com/post/final-f...

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Final Fantasy XI Free Trial Now Has No Time Limit and a Level 75 Cap

The previously announced changes to the Final Fantasy XI Free Trial are now live! As of today, September 30, the 14-day time limit has been removed, and the character level cap has been raised from Le...

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TieTuesday @tietuesday.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

screaming "trans rights free Palestine fuck all recruiters tricking the young gambling is a blight and i think we will look back at it the same way we do cigarettes now" at the start of every stream to give everyone an ad-free experience

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Real question, zero judgement, from someone who loves Ace Combat but doesn’t love the real-world-weapons-manufacturer licensing deals; what are we dealing with here? Are we all just holding our noses or what?

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Judgement’s designs were so good and we didn’t deserve them

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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

is there a better word than devastated? (shattered? fly-swatted?) anyway i've been laid off. i joined gamesradar+ as a freelancer in 2023, and the site had my lifelong admiration by the time i became a senior writer in 2024. i'll miss it lmk if u need a creepy🧟‍♀️ gurl: ashleybardhan(at)gmail(dot)com

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

me in the wrong aspect ratio after saying something brave about video games

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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 29/09/2026

I keep seeing that random RPG battle meme pop up and while it's not that serious... people do know their are RPG/RPG-like games w/o traditional levels/random encounters/XP/combat, right? Sakura Wars. OG Corpse Party. Dark Half. Legend of Heroes 3. The Story of Thor. You can clear Baroque at lvl 1.

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Mathew Kumar @mathewkumar.com · 29/09/2026

New exp. for subscribers. I excitedly picked up Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- and then later found out it's *probably* been at least partially vibe coded. On the no-win situation of this great game treated badly: expzine.com/2026/09/29/d... On Patreon: www.patreon.com/expzine/post...

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Stacey Mason @stcymsn.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Formal affordances are the elements that pull a player toward certain actions, they “cry out” for the player to take those actions. Material affordances are the actions a system actually allows the player to take. Agency occurs when the two are in balance. (Mateas 2001)

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our platform is out. Here's a sample. Read the whole thing here: www.votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Triple the Empty Homes Tax and close the loopholes that landlords and developers use to keep homes empty.

A People's Audit to hold Ken Sim accountable, clean up his mess, and change direction for people.

Tax mansions to end homelessness.

Stop demovictions with a city-wide anti-displacement policy that protects tenants rights, converts rentals into coops, and prioritizes development without displacement.

votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Increase access to 24/7 public washrooms across the city.

Stop food waste with an edible food recovery law targeting big box stores and chain restaurants.

A Climate Defence Strategy that invests in the circular economy, upgrades infrastructure, and prepares for future climate events.

Build more public pools, and train and hire the lifeguards and swim instructors we need to keep pools open and staffed, and stop line-ups.

votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Establish drop-in spaces at community centres and before-and-after school childcare at Vancouver Schools.

Grow the urban forest canopy to 30% by 2050 with a priority for climate-resilient native species.

Create a universal breakfast and lunch program for all VSB students.

Fight for a fast and free public transit system in Vancouver and BC, and take steps on that path immediately, such as fare-free pilot routes, and a low-income transit pass.

votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Make Vancouver a Restorative Justice City and fund the Restorative City Framework.

Oppose the creation of urban data centers for AI in Vancouver, and fight for robust regulatory frameworks.

Create a Vancouver Arts, Culture, and Creative City Navigator that supports arts organizations, festivals, and venues.

Establish a "too hot to work" by-law that establishes safe temperatures in workplaces, including kitchens.

votecope.ca/platform

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 28/09/2026

“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There's something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym." —Bill Nye, Science Guy.

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@anyaustin.bsky.social Hope you don't mind me reaching out on here but I wanted to follow-up about an RPG podcast interview. Feel free to DM me if you're interested!

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Any Austin @anyaustin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

anyone out there capable of getting freecam/no-HUD footage of Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon (2009) using something like Dolphin? If so, DM me. I have money for you.

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FunFactor Podcast @funfactorpod.com · 28/09/2026

Y'all! Aidan needs your help! He's been sharing his PVM photos for a long time, but now the monitor needs some serious repair work, and he's raising funds to cover the cost. If you've enjoyed his CRT photos, or just like FF and want to help out, consider throwing a couple bucks in the hat! Thanks!

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zac @10amlunch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

random encounters exist because the combat is fun you are supposed to enjoy it, if you dont enjoy it you should be playing a different video game, i dont understand how this conversation keeps happening

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As mentioned on this week's ep, we're heartbroken to hear of the passing of Eien ni Hen. She was an unsung hero of the fan-translation scene and will be deeply missed. If you're unfamiliar with her work, please give Magnvs' article a read. magnvsrpgjourney.substack.com/p/found-in-t...

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Found in translation: the selfless legacy of Eien Ni Hen

For those who followed the English fantranslation efforts of Japanese RPGs since the very first days, back when the idea of playing localized versions of Final Fantasy V, Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocea...

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Bowl of Lentils @bowloflentils.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For anyone that wants to learn more about Eien ni Hen, there is actually an old 2014 interview with her on the Romhacking Histories podcast. The website for the show is no longer online but you can still listen to the episode through the Wayback Machine. web.archive.org/web/20161027...

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Jennifer/Aster Unkle 🏳️‍⚧️ @spookycutewitch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The attitude of simply playing everything available to you, regardless of how it was produced or whether it’s even accurate to the real experience, is driving us up the fucking wall. Mindless, uncritical consumption is how we get Palmer Luckey releasing Game Boys built with murder drone parts.

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Pin🌸ゆずもデザイン @pinyuzumo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sakura Wars: An Oral History from Its Creators [ENG SUB] I edited the video I posted the other day and re-uploaded it. Here's the new URL. If you haven't watched it yet, check it out here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHfm... #SakuraWars #sega

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【開発者に直接取材】サクラ大戦開発秘話│Sakura Wars: An Oral History from Its Creators [ENG SUB]

YouTube video by ゆずもデザインゲーム動画部

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MercuryCDX @mercurycdx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Most Famitsu covers I've seen either featuretheir cat mascot doing a thing or it is a promotion for an upcoming new hotly anticipated video game. And if they do a "game/franchise anniversary" cover, it tends to be tied to an upcoming game promotion. This feels like "for the love of the game"

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I don't really know how to express what Sakura Wars means to me as a theatre actor by day, RPG podcaster by night, galge enthusiast by later-night, so this is just going to be my ongoing 30th anniversary thread of love for the series and the wonderful community and friends I've found because of it.

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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 28/09/2026

This cover's a great illustration of just how big of a deal Sakura Wars is. Look at it: The series ~being remembered decades later~ is enough to relegate fresh Persona, Silent Hill, Ace Combat, Dynasty Warriors and more news to plain text in the top-right corner.

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So far the best part of getting a switch 2 is having a new case to put stickers on

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Dia Lacina @dialacina.com · 27/09/2026

I mean, let's be real, the US has been orchestrating a nearly 70 year long Cuban genocide.

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Galex @itsgalex.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I became a lostie 8 years ago… Happy 8th Anniversary to Dragalia Lost!!!

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

day one and the festivities already got me like

Erica Fontaine from Sakura Wars with her cross-shaped gun on the cover of the Mysterious Paris OST looking like the bugs bunny "lord forgive me but its time to go back to tha old me"

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🍞 Brad 🍞 @baust528.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 30th anniversary, Sakura Wars! This series changed my life! My interest in exploring untranslated gems was a direct result of the amazing experience I had when I first played through these games. SW taught me how limited the western view of games & their history truly is.

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kuraine @lena.fyi · 26/09/2026

i am begging people to make gamefaqs for new releases... make me an ascii map, even be opinionated about how much you hate a certain mechanic, anything to save us from 500 websites listing the same information chock full of ads

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 30th Anniversary to Sakura Wars!🌸 A missing piece of RPG history in the West and a cultural phenomenon in Japan; blending SRPG combat, ADV exploration, and romance! Last year we released our deep-dive episode from behind the paywall to spread the love: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Sakura Wars - Pantheon of the Blood God | Axe of the Blood God

Happy American Thanksgiving! We're taking the week off but as a very special treat we're pulling one of our favourite Pantheon episodes out

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Thomas Nickel @tapirfortuna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

30 years ago, Sega’s Sakura Taisen / Sakura Wars was released for the Saturn. It’s a mix of turn-based strategy, adventure, social interaction and a bit of stat-building, all wrapped in amazing production-values and tons of optimism. The cast is a who-is-who of legendary voice actors,…

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Iris/アイリス 🏳️‍⚧️ @irisdescentbird.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

funniest rom hack reasoning of all time

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Jordan Starkweather ✨ @jackal27.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

You can’t even comprehend how important Eien ni Hen’s work is to the fan translation community. Romancing SaGa, Fire Emblem, Sakura Wars, Tear Ring Saga, Glory of Heracles, Dragon Force II, Dark Half, Beyond Oasis, Psi-O-Blade, Arabian Nights, and so much more. What a loss. Rest in peace.

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MercuryCDX @mercurycdx.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I brought this award up on the HG101 Podcast episode on Sakura Taisen as a bullet point for how big a deal the series was for Sega and how popular it was at the time (also mentioning how the following year, Final Fantasy VII won it, and the year after Ocarina of Time won it). Fun times.

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Bowl of Lentils @bowloflentils.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In Japan it is currently September 27th, marking the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars franchise. To celebrate, here's footage of Sakura Wars winning the very first Japan Game Awards, beating out other major releases from 1996 such as Mario 64, Pokemon, Nights into Dreams, and Resident Evil.

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Pin🌸ゆずもデザイン @pinyuzumo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A video explaining the untold story behind the development of Sakura Wars. Give it a watch! It's packed with episodes and images you won't find anywhere else.?? Sakura Wars: An Oral History from Its Creators [ENG SUB] youtu.be/qaUnZpmbFoQ?... #SakuraWars #SEGA

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【開発者に直接取材!!】サクラ大戦開発秘話│Sakura Wars: An Oral History from Its Creators [ENG SUB]

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Victor Hunter @victorehunter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

it was really tough being such a cool teen 😔

The 9 Games That Shaped Who I Am
Sakura Wars
Metal Gear Solid 2
The World Ends With You
Live-A-Live
Tales of Symphonia
Killer7
Final Fantasy X-2
Super Aleste / Space Megaforce
Sonic Adventure

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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁

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These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs

As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.

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